WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: JSA CLASSIFIED #17
JSA Classified #17 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Tony Bedard with art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Part 1 of 'The Venom Connection.' Bane attacks Hourman in his home to get at the drugs that can keep him at full strength!"
JSA Classified #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #2
Batman and the Mad Monk #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Will Pfeifer, with
art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.
Here's how DC describes the book:
"First he had to face the monsters of science; now the young Dark Knight must encounter the madness of the supernatural! Batman investigates occult crimes so bizarre that Detective Gordon and the Gotham cops are left completely baffled. Plus, what will happen to Batmanšs beloved city now that Catwoman is on the prowl?"
Batman and the Mad Monk #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #2
Trials of Shazam! #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art and cover by Howard Porter.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Enter Freddie Freeman -- left powerless by the events of Day of Judgment and Brave New World -- who finds his life outside of being Captain Marvel Junior in even worse shape. The good news: Freddie is given the opportunity to regain his abilities...if he can pass a few tests administered by the gods themselves. The bad news is he has to earn each and every ability from scratch!"
Trials of Shazam! #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE AMERICAN WAY #8
The American Way #8 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written by John Ridley, with art and cover by Georges Jeanty and Karl Story.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The critically acclaimed series comes to an astounding conclusion as the 'ultimate solution' authorized by the President is effected. Will any of the heroes survive what comes? Will America ever be the same?"
The American Way #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: JACK OF FABLES #3
Jack of Fables #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, with art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy and a cover by James Jean.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"Jack is determined not to remain a prisoner in the Golden Boughs Retirement Village, run by the mysterious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians. Jack's planning the great escape of all captive Fables, but we've seen what happens to most of Jack's schemes before. Does this one have a chance of working or is he doomed to remain a prisoner for centuries to come?"
Jack of Fables #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NINJA SCROLL #1
Ninja Scroll #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is written by J. Torres, with art and cover by Michael Chang.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The international anime sensation Ninja Scroll finally comes to comics in this unique new series! Follow the adventures of wandering ronin Jubei as he scours feudal Japan, fighting all forms of villains and monsters in search of the one thing he truly desires: a decent night's sleep!
"Jubei comes upon a nearly abandoned village on a foggy mountaintop. After drinking some tea from a kind old woman, he falls into a deep sleep and awakens to the greatest nightmare of all: the long-thought dead villains from the Ninja Scroll film -- Mushizo, Benisato and Tessai -- have returned and will stop at nothing to destroy Jubei!"
Ninja Scroll #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ALBION #6
Albion #6 will arrive in stores on Sept. 27 from DC Comics. The issue is plotted by Alan Moore and written by Leah Moore and John Reppion, with art by Shane Oakley and George Freeman and a cover by Dave Gibbons.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The final thrilling chapter of Albion, as only Alan Moore could conceive it! Robot Archie, Penny, Danny, and Charlie release most of the inmates in the armory. But all Hell breaks loose when the prison guards must release their horrible secret weapon: Captain Hurricane! "
Albion #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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